Overview
The mysteries of Egypt have captivated travellers for centuries. Now it’s your turn to experience an unforgettable holiday season in the Land of the Pharaohs. With an expert A&K Egyptologist at your side, discover ancient Egypt’s quintessential archaeological treasures and cruise the Nile aboard Sun Boat III, your floating oasis exclusively chartered for A&K guests.
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Day 1: Arrival in Aswan and City Highlights
- Morning: Arrival & Embarkation: You’ll arrive in Aswan, a beautiful and relaxed city in Upper Egypt, often via a domestic flight or train from Cairo. A representative will meet you and transfer you to your cruise ship for check-in.
- Lunch on Board: Enjoy your first meal on the cruise ship as you settle into your cabin.
- Afternoon: Aswan Sightseeing: Your guide will take you on a tour of Aswan’s key sites.
- The High Dam: Visit this modern engineering marvel, built in the 1960s to control the Nile’s annual floods and provide hydroelectric power.
- The Unfinished Obelisk: Explore a massive, incomplete obelisk in a granite quarry that provides insight into how these giant structures were carved.
- Philae Temple: Take a short boat ride to Agilkia Island to see the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis. This temple was moved block by block to save it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
- Evening: Felucca Ride: Enjoy a relaxing felucca (traditional sailboat) ride on the Nile, taking in the serene scenery and views of Elephantine Island.
- Overnight: The ship is docked in Aswan. Dinner will be served on board.